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Zero Brightness - A Podcast About Horror Video Games

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02:14:19

Ep. 122: Kojima in Reverse (pt. 1)

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2022/03/07

Josh (drummer of the sludge metal band Serac) joins for a discussion of Hideo Kojima's games in reverse-chronological order. In this first part, we spend a lot of time talking about Death Stranding, as well as how the more recent Metal Gear Solid games (IV and V) directly lead into the that game. We also discuss the horror elements of Kojima's works, the influence of PT, trying to figure out the ending of Death Stranding and Kojima's love of drunk uncle-style conspiracy theories. Part two soon!

00:58:42

Ep. 121: The Horror of Survival (Death Stranding pt. 1)

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2022/02/21

I give you some introductory thoughts on Death Stranding, a game that will be discussed further in the future. I talk about the many ways that it perfects the Kojima style of storytelling, the influence of Super Sad Grim Dark YA anime series on the game, as well as the all-pervasive climate anxiety that makes it such an affecting story

02:02:12

Ep. 120: Hyperpolitics (NFTs, Labor and Video Games)

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2022/02/02

We discuss the sudden rise of various "Free Market" ideologies in the video games industry, including enthusiasm for crypto/NFTs and opposition to labor unions. We also discuss the ways that politics have changed over the last two years (including some discussion of Jordan "Kermit" Peterson's insane, recent Joe Rogaine interview) and how we think conscientious consumers should respond to these developments.

01:24:33

Ep. 119: I'm in Love With Dexter (Condemned: Criminal...

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2022/01/24

We tackle Condemned: Criminal Origins, a frequently requested game that seems to be an early seventh-gen take on police procedurals and dark detective dramas. We talk about those dramas as well as the xbox 360 launch, revisionist history, early 00s nostalgia and why Dexter is the greatest TV show of all time.

00:55:06

Ep. 118: Silent Hill Downpour is Actually Good

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2022/01/10

Some thoughts on Silent Hill: Downpour, the last mainline entry in the series - one that ended up being a surprisingly engaging experience. I talk about the game's cool narrative moments and unique aesthetic, as well as it's less than stellar moments of frustrating combat and clunky weapon dropping. Put down that wood plank and hit play already, bud

00:46:22

Ep. 117: Sega Blue Skies (Dark Souls 2, Solar Ash)

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2021/12/27

In this solo essay, I talk about my two favorite games I played this year - as well as some other stuff that happened.

01:34:06

Ep. 116: Press X to Josh (Silent Hill: Homecoming)

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2021/12/13

We grapple with Silent Hill: Homecoming, the fifth game in the series and the first mainline entry developed by a western studio - a game with lots of ideas but no clue how to tie them all together. We discuss searching for ghostly children, janky souls-like combat, the early-00s obsession with Eli Roth and cramming way too many twists into your story - at least, I think that's what happened? Somebody got a drill to the head in a Silent Hill game, I know that much.

01:14:02

Ep. 115: The New Resident Evil Movie is Actually Good

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2021/11/29

We watched Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City - the latest attempt at translating the venerable survival horror franchise from small screen to big screen - and actually had a super good time. We talk lore and story changes, fun casting, being a super villain's secretary, public bathroom etiquette, trying to watch Jurassic Park and why the song Brick by Ben Folds Five is actually really douchey

01:47:57

Ep. 114: The Wetness Mechanic (Fatal Frame 5)

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2021/11/15

We talk about the recently re-released (and actually very, very good) Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water, an unfairly hated-on game that still has its fair share of problems. Justin joins to discuss the joys of camera combat, modernizing the Fatal Frame series. schlocky J-Horror movies, whatever a Wii U is and the various factors that make the sexual content in Horror games so weird and off-putting

01:28:08

EP. 113: Playing PS2 Games in the Basement (A...

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2021/10/29

Lucky episode 113 is a journey into the past as I invite you to join me on a Halloween Marathon of classic PS2 games and the Horror movies that seem to have inspired them. I'll be talking about and sharing views on Siren, Clock Tower 3, Fatal Frame III: The Tormented and Rule of Rose - including the things that make these slightly off-beat classics memorable, some weird stories from my teenage years and a few choice horror movies that I like to watch on October 31st - the only holiday that

02:12:03

Ep. 111: "It's Really Hard, Bro" (Dark Souls)

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2021/10/18

Photographer/Documentarian Tony joins for a discussion of the original Dark Souls, a classic game that stands as one of the most beloved and influential modern games despite being weird, obtuse, frequently janky and largely impenetrable to new players. We explore that duality while also discussing how the series progressed over time, our favorite creepy-laughing NPCs, learning to love souls games, the internet being wrong, game store clerk encounters and more. Don't give up, skeleton

01:38:08

Ep. 110: Talking to an Activision Employee About Labor

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2021/10/04

Ali interviews an anonymous Activision employee (and member of @ABetterABK) about the recent developments at said mega-publisher and the movement spearheaded by employees to obtain better working conditions. We also talk about the nation-wide labor movement, why recent events have spurred people to advocate for better treatment of workers and the toxic boomer logic that some fans use to justify avoiding these conversations all together. Thankfully, we recorded this one - so you just gotta press play

02:06:53

EP 109: Castlemania

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2021/09/20

Miguel of River Rats ( riverratsrock.bandcamp.com ) joins for a wide-ranging conversation about why Castlevania is the best video game series. We discuss the killer aesthetics and gameplay of many different entries in this long-running series while also touching on topics like failing to collect old cartridges, the unfairly-ignored portable CV games, finding musical inspiration in Symphony of the Night, the distracting shininess of modern games and much more.

01:01:51

Ep. 108: Eternal Drew-ness

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2021/09/07

Writer/Producer Drew Janda guests to discuss his work in the games industry as well as why Eternal Darkness is one of the best games ever. We also discuss corny 90s rock music, writing lines for Bruce Campbell and the allure of cosmic horror

01:37:34

Ep. 107: Bloodborne's Dad (Castlevania: Symphony of...

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2021/08/23

Michelle returns to talk about Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - the game that basically created the ecosystem that has allowed 2D and 3D Metroidvania games to flourish in the modern day. We talk about the huge influence it's had on modern gaming while also breaking down what makes SoTN such an amazing game, one that still holds up and plays better than pretty much all of the games that have followed in its wake. We also discuss the worst episode of the X-Files, jazz vampires, trying to figure

02:10:47

Ep. 106: Ethics, Politics and Games Pt. 1

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2021/08/09

Justin joins for a discussion that returns to the issue of ethical consumption and what responsibility the consumer bears in the late-capitalist hellscape wherein we currently reside. We talk about boycotts and consumer choices in the face of scandals like the Activision-Blizzard lawsuit and the Cyberpunk fiasco, as well as what consumers can do to support diversity in the industry without blandly congratulating corporations for acknowledging that minorities exist. As if that wasn't enough, there's

01:35:49

Ep. 105: Incels And Aliens (Bloodborne Pt. 2)

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2021/07/26

Animator Michelle Brost joins for a conversation about Bloodborne that spans as many topics as humanly possible - including how your artistic temperament effects your gaming habits, the aesthetic of Catholic guilt, losing limbs in heavy machinery, why it's impossible to talk about Neon Genesis Evangelion with other people and much more. You can check out Michelle's work and find links to her new film via the @michellecbrost and @animal_film_ instagram accounts

01:05:42

Ep. 104: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the...

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2021/07/12

A little essay on why I found Bloodborne to be so engaging despite my checkered history with the Souls series. Includes some comparisons between the various entries in this long running series as well as an analysis of the ways that Fromsoft incorporate ideas and concepts from some of my most- and least-loved 16-bit action games. Also includes a lot of Shinobi III and cello talk, so you have been warned. Includes additional music from https://diie.bandcamp.com/album/diie-entertainment-system and

01:46:13

Ep. 103: Is Vin Diesel a Street Shark? (Junji Ito /...

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2021/06/28

Comics artist Hannah Vardit joins for a discussion of Junji Ito and adaptations inspired by the game World of Horror. We also discuss Horror Manga, 90s toys, J-Horror movies, waiting for a new Silent Hill game and Adam West getting kicked out of an orgy - among other things. You can check out Hannah's work at https://hannahvardit.com/

02:07:58

Ep. 102: Gangrene Care Kit (Resident Evil 8 Pt. 2)

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2021/06/14

We conclude our discussion about Resident Evil 8 by discussing the finer details of the plot and the many unexpected detours that the game takes in its second half. We also speculate on where the series will go after this and the lasting legacy that this massive entry in the series will have based on the many improvements it makes to its predecessors. Is RE8 the new RE2? Will the earth run out of codeine soon? Listen on to find out.

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